Friday, November 17th, 2017

Holiday Movie Mini-Marathon. 6PM. Hammond Library. Mickey’s Christmas Carol followed by Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas.

Starry November Night. 6-10PM. Downtown Hammond. The event will kick off at La Caretta with the arrival of Santa in the sleigh at 6:00pm. Children are welcome to follow Santa to the Kid Zone, located on North Cypress Street, where there will be holiday fun for all ages! Snow will be in the streets for children to play. The Louisiana Children’s Discovery Center will have free controlled admission, giving children the chance to play in the center, write letters to Santa enjoy cookies and milk and have their Christmas photo taken with Santa Claus.

Guests can take a ride through Downtown in a horse-drawn carriage for only $5 per ride. Loading and ticket sales take place on South Cate Street. Children 5 and under ride free, all children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Ticket sales will begin around 6:30pm.

The Hammond Downtown Development District is pleased to offer this event at no cost. Anyone 21 or older who would like to participate in the wine tasting may purchase a wristband and tasting glass for $20 at the Downtown Development District Office at #2 W. Thomas St. Don’t forget your ID!

December 1st, 2017

Christmas Extravaganza. 10AM-5PM. St. Tammany Parish Fair Grounds. Featuring more than 500 artists from the multi-state area. $5 for adults. Children 12 and under are free.

Holiday Movie Mini-Marathon. 5PM. Independence Library. Movies to be shown: The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol and ‘Tis the Season to be Smurfy.

Christmas Under the Stars. 6-9PM. Griffith Park, Olde Towne Slidell. This event features visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus, festive music, a life-size Christmas Village, Slidell’s Nativity, the Parade of Trees, plus more holiday surprises for kids of all ages. Admission is free.

Ballet Apetrei Nutcracker 7PM. Mandeville High School. Ticket prices range from $10-$35 and are available for purchase at Pineapple Gallery in Mandeville.

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Yuletide Concert. 7:30PM. Columbia Theater. A fun program of holiday musical favorites for the entire family featuring local student choirs! Tickets available on their website.

December 2nd

Christmas Extravaganza. 10AM-5PM. St. Tammany Parish Fair Grounds. Featuring more than 500 artists from the multi-state area. $5 for adults. Children 12 and under are free.

Ballet Apetrei Nutcracker 2PM. Mandeville High School. Ticket prices range from $10-$35 and are available for purchase at Pineapple Gallery in Mandeville.

Christmas Under the Stars. 6-9PM. Griffith Park, Olde Towne Slidell. This event features visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus, festive music, a life-size Christmas Village, Slidell’s Nativity, the Parade of Trees, plus more holiday surprises for kids of all ages. Admission is free.

59th Annual Rotary Club of Hammond Christmas Parade. 5PM This year’s theme is “Cypress Tree, O Cypress Tree.” See information about the route and how to participate in the parade on the Rotary’s website.

Merry Madisonville Parade. 4-8PM. Downtown Madisonville. The Parade starts at the Maritime Museum and winds through town and ends on the Riverfront in front of Town Hall. It is led by the Mayor who is followed by the Court of the Krewe of Tchefuncte, bands, dancers, classic cars and more! The Parade makes one stop on the way for a Champagne toast and then continues on to Town Hall to await the arrival of Santa! Santa and Mrs. Clause arrive by boat. The festivities also include the lighting of the Christmas tree, caroling, and Santa’s Workshop.

Ballet Apetrei Nutcracker 2PM. Mandeville High School. Ticket prices range from $10-$35 and are available for purchase at Pineapple Gallery in Mandeville.

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Yuletide Concert. 7:30PM. Our Lady of Lourdes Church. A fun program of holiday musical favorites for the entire family featuring local student choirs! Tickets available on their website.

December 3rd

Christmas Extravaganza. 10AM-5PM. St. Tammany Parish Fair Grounds. Featuring more than 500 artists from the multi-state area. $5 for adults. Children 12 and under are free.

December 7th, 2017

December 6th, 2016

Fun After Four: Make Your Own Ornament for Ages 5 and U. 4-6PM. South Slidell Library. Stop by to make your own ornament and watch the movie “Elf” (rated PG). Cookies and milk will be served.

Snowy, Snowy Night. 6-7PM. Lacombe Library. The whole family is invited to join us for an evening of snow themed stories and crafts. No registration required. Popcorn and lemonade will be served.

December 7th, 2017

Santa Visit for All Ages. 10:30-11:30AM. Lee Road Library. Listen to a Christmas story and take a picture with Santa. Please bring your own camera. All Ages. No registration required. Candy canes will be served.

December 8th, 2017

Santa Visit for All Ages. 10:30-11:30AM. Abita Springs Library. Listen to a Christmas story and take a picture with Santa. Please bring your own camera. All Ages. No registration required. Candy canes will be served.

Sips of the Season. 5-9PM. The Sips of the Season beverage stroll requires purchase of a souvenir mug available in advance for $20 at Cameo Boutique, Das Schulerhaus Gifts, and Varsity Sports. This event is a sell out so purchase your mug now if you’d like to participate.

Christmas Under the Stars. 6-9PM. Griffith Park, Olde Towne Slidell. This event features visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus, festive music, a life-size Christmas Village, Slidell’s Nativity, the Parade of Trees, plus more holiday surprises for kids of all ages. Admission is free.

Merry Sithmas. 2-3PM. Mandeville Library. Children ages 6-11 are invited to celebrate the release of the new Star Wars movie at the library! We’ll read from the Strange Case of the Origami Yoda, make Origami Yoda finger puppets, create Star Wars crafts, and play fun games like “Storm Trooper Bowling” and “Pin the Bow on the Droid”. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Chex Mix, Donut Holes, Graham Crackers, and Hawaiian Punch will be served.

Deck the Rails. 4-7PM. Covington Trailhead. Kids events.

Winter on the Water. 4-7PM. At 4:00 The Annual Winter on the Water (WOW) will begin on the Mandeville Lakefront. Santa’s parade starts at 4:00 on Lakeshore drive at the harbor and ends at the Gazebo. Mayor Donald Villere will arrive at the gazebo along with Santa to light the oaks at approximately 5:15. We will conclude the event with the annual boat parade. Admission is free and open to the public. Remember to bring cameras for pictures with Santa.

Christmas Under the Stars. 6-9PM. Griffith Park, Olde Towne Slidell. This event features visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus, festive music, a life-size Christmas Village, Slidell’s Nativity, the Parade of Trees, plus more holiday surprises for kids of all ages. Admission is free.

December 10th, 2017

December 12th, 2017

Get Your Jingle On! With Santa. 10:30-11:30AM. Madisonville Library. Listen to a Christmas story, sing songs, take a picture with Santa, and make a craft to take home. Everyone will welcome Santa with a Jingle. Play instruments will be provided. No registration required. Bring your own camera for Santa photos. Candy canes and cookies will be served.

December 13th, 2017

Make and Take Holiday Card or Ornament. Noon-8PM. Bush Library. Drop in anytime 12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. and make a Christmas ornament or card. All supplies provided.

December 14th, 2017

Santa Visit for All Ages. 10:30-11:30AM. South Slidell Library. Listen to a Christmas story and take a picture with Santa. Please bring your own camera. All Ages. No registration required. Cookies and milk will be served.

Slidell’s Bayou Christmas Festival. Heritage Park. 6-10PM Join us as we bring the holiday magic alive with light displays, activities for children, live entertainment, handcrafted gifts, photos with Santa, and much more!

December 15th, 2017

Slidell’s Bayou Christmas Festival. Heritage Park. 6-10PM Join us as we bring the holiday magic alive with light displays, activities for children, live entertainment, handcrafted gifts, photos with Santa, and much more!

December 16th, 2017

Cajun Christmas. 2-4PM. Southeast Louisiana National Wildlife Refuges Visitor Center. Santa and Mrs. Claus pay a visit to the Wildlife Center. Kids of all ages are invited for story time, cookies, and hot cocoa. To mark this special occasion, photos with Santa are provided at no cost.

December 17th, 2017

Slidell’s Bayou Christmas Festival. Heritage Park. 6-10PM Join us as we bring the holiday magic alive with light displays, activities for children, live entertainment, handcrafted gifts, photos with Santa, and much more!

December 18th, 2017

Card Making for the Whole Family. 10AM-5PM. Abita Library. Families can stop by anytime between the opening of the Abita Branch and 5:30 P.M. to make a holiday card or a card for any occasion. All supplies are provided. No food will be served. No registration required.

Santa Visit for All Ages. 10-11AM. South Slidell. Come listen to a Christmas story, sing holiday songs, make a craft and meet Santa Claus! Santa will visit the Slidell Branch for short visits and pictures with children. Please bring your own camera. Cookies and candy canes will be served.

Slidell’s Bayou Christmas Festival. Heritage Park. 6-10PM Join us as we bring the holiday magic alive with light displays, activities for children, live entertainment, handcrafted gifts, photos with Santa, and much more!

December 19th, 2017

Card Making for the Whole Family. 10AM-5PM. Abita Library. Families can stop by anytime between the opening of the Abita Branch and 5:30 P.M. to make a holiday card or a card for any occasion. All supplies are provided. No food will be served. No registration required.

Here Comes Santa Claus! 10-11AM. Causeway Library. Children of all ages are welcome to join us from 10:00-11:00 am for a Christmas story, to take a picture with Santa, and to enjoy Santa’s favorite treat! Please bring your own camera. Cookies and milk will be served.

Slidell’s Bayou Christmas Festival. Heritage Park. 6-10PM Join us as we bring the holiday magic alive with light displays, activities for children, live entertainment, handcrafted gifts, photos with Santa, and much more!

December 20th, 2017

Card Making for the Whole Family. 10AM-5PM. Abita Library. Families can stop by anytime between the opening of the Abita Branch and 5:30 P.M. to make a holiday card or a card for any occasion. All supplies are provided. No food will be served. No registration required.

Teddy Bear Tea. 10:30-11:30AM. Mandeville Library. Children up to 11 years old and their caregivers are invited to bring their favorite teddy bear to this Teddy Bear Tea Party. Join us for a special story time and craft followed by light refreshments. Tea, lemonade, and cookies will be served.

Slidell’s Bayou Christmas Festival. Heritage Park. 6-10PM Join us as we bring the holiday magic alive with light displays, activities for children, live entertainment, handcrafted gifts, photos with Santa, and much more!

December 21st, 2017

Card Making for the Whole Family. 10AM-5PM. Abita Library. Families can stop by anytime between the opening of the Abita Branch and 5:30 P.M. to make a holiday card or a card for any occasion. All supplies are provided. No food will be served. No registration required.

Santa Visit for All Ages. 10:30-11:30AM. Mandeville Library. Listen to a Christmas Story, sing Christmas carols, make a holiday craft, and get your picture taken with Santa! All ages welcome. No registration required. Bring your own camera for Santa photos. Milk and cookies will be served.

Slidell’s Bayou Christmas Festival. Heritage Park. 6-10PM Join us as we bring the holiday magic alive with light displays, activities for children, live entertainment, handcrafted gifts, photos with Santa, and much more!

December 22nd, 2017

Slidell’s Bayou Christmas Festival. Heritage Park. 6-10PM Join us as we bring the holiday magic alive with light displays, activities for children, live entertainment, handcrafted gifts, photos with Santa, and much more!

December 23rd, 2017

Slidell’s Bayou Christmas Festival. Heritage Park. 6-10PM Join us as we bring the holiday magic alive with light displays, activities for children, live entertainment, handcrafted gifts, photos with Santa, and much more!

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All the taxes we pay in st Tammany parish you would think they could put aside some money for Christmas lights at the trailhead on Koop dr. Shame on the president of this parish .Maybe if they went to a few less lunches the kids could of seen some light displays this year
Hope you all have a Merry Christmas!!!!!